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As we hit the halfway mark of 2018, it’s a good time to review those New Year’s Resolutions you set back in early January.
One of the top resolutions is “get organized” followed by “save money/make money.” Getting organized often starts with decluttering to get rid of that extra stuff. This has some additional benefits. Experts say your physical surroundings have a direct effect on your psychological well-being. When you declutter your life, you declutter your mind, as well.
I am here to help you achieve these two resolutions at once: Clear that clutter and turn it into cash. You can use that extra money to pay down debt, add to savings or maybe pay for a summer vacation. After 20 years selling children’s and maternity items, I have a proven three-step process to help you maximize your time and money: Sort, prep, sell.
Tackle one room at a time using three baskets or totes marked keep, sell, and donate.
Keep: It can be hard to part with our “stuff,” so you need to be a little brutal. Tackle it room by room with your three totes. Then ask yourself these key questions:
Sell: If the item still has some “life” left and is in good condition (or could be with a little TLC), then sell it. If none of those apply, it goes in the donate basket.
Donate: These are all items that aren’t in good enough shape to sell, are outdated, or are out of style. Mainstream charities will take nearly all items. For large items, find a charity that will pick up your donation.
This can be the trickiest part, but a little research and realistic expectations help.
WHERE TO SELL
Consignment Events and Consignment/Resale Stores are helpful as they allow you to sell many items at once.
Online Groups
Websites
Safety Tip: Research the site. If you’re meeting someone in person to sell an item, choose a “safe place” through your local law enforcement agency and take a buddy with you.
By following these steps and researching your selling options, you could fulfill two resolutions in 2018. Enjoy and happy selling!
This post was last modified on August 5, 2021 3:46 pm
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